When you picture getting pregnant, you might think of that time as a period when you should gain weight with abandon (after all, that’s how a lot of TV shows and movies position pregnancy). But weight gain during pregnancy is actually pretty complicated—and can be even more complex if you were medically considered overweight or…
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What is peripartum cardiomyopathy? Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), also known as postpartum cardiomyopathy, is an uncommon form of heart failure that happens during the last month of pregnancy or up to five months after giving birth. Cardiomyopathy literally means heart muscle disease. PPCM is a dilated form of the condition, which means the heart chambers enlarge and…
What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is extremely poisonous and can kill within minutes. In the US each year, nearly 500 die while as many as 20,000 visit emergency rooms for exposure primarily from poorly-maintained heating systems or gas stoves and gas-powered generators used for heat or power during…
Coconut is a really big thing for a lot of people. I use coconut oil for my skin, hair and so many more things, but what we are going to talk about is how it affects women who are pregnant and the benefits it provides. Coconut water benefits for pregnancy Coconut water may be refreshing…
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Do you know how to wipe your butt? It’s a surprising question, we know, but doing it the wrong way has health implications. Failure to wipe correctly could leave you vulnerable to a urinary tract infection or aggravate any existing rectal issues, like hemorrhoids or anal fissures. That’s why we turned to a gynecologist (who…
